Texas Amber Alert: 2 boys missing from Collin County

UPDATE: The amber alert has been cancelled. The boys were found safe and are back with their mother.

A Texas Amber Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Brandon Perales and 6-year-old Benjamin Perales of Collin County after their father threatened to kill himself, local officials say. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately.

The investigation began Thursday morning when a Princeton business called police and advised them they were receiving calls from a man who was threatening to kill himself and his estranged wife, who works at the business.

Officers quickly responded to the 600 block of W. Princeton Drive and secured the scene, but were unable to locate the suspect, who continued to send threatening text messages to his estranged wife, with whom he has two children.

As a result, the Texas Department of Public Safety issued a regional Amber Alert for Brandon and Benjamin. They were last seen at a gas station at 1806 W Audie Murphy Parkway in Farmersville, east of Princeton.

The father has been identified as Brandon Perales, a 27-year-old balding, white male with hazel eyes, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds. He is believed to be driving a black 2019 Ford Fusion with unknown license plates.

Anyone who sees Brandon, Benjamin or the suspect is asked to call 911 immediately or call the Princeton Police Department at (972) 736-3901 if you have any other information that could assist investigators.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis related to suicide, mental health or substance use, call or text the US Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 to speak with a counselor in your area. If you are in the UK, call the Samaritans on 116123.